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Fort Myers, Florida and surrounding areas

Jose Ledezma Espinoza

Jose Ledezma Espinoza

Jun 29, 2017

Jose Ledezma Espinoza, 41, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on June 29, 2017. He is originally from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Jose was born on March 11, 1975 to Josefina Espinoza and Guillermo Ledezma Solis. He leaves behind his wife, Rufina Pablo Lopez, and his children. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Charles M. Mathis

Charles M. Mathis

Jun 26, 2017

Charles Michael Mathis, 50, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on June 26, 2017.  He was born in East Point, Georgia on April 28, 1967.  Charles is the son of Ila and Charles Mathis.

He loyally served his community in the retail foods industry while working as a meat cutter.  We will never forget his witty personality,...

Eleanor M Gundelach

Eleanor M Gundelach

Jun 23, 2017

Eleanor M Gundelach, 93, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on June 23, 2017.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 29, 1924.  Eleanor is the daughter of Louise and Peter J. Hetzel.

She loyally served her community while working in the sewing industry in canvas fabrication.  We will never forget her uplifting personality or...

Steven Fortier

Steven Fortier

Jun 20, 2017

Steven Philip Fortier, 66, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on June 20, 2017.  He was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on June 23, 1950.  Steven is the son of Cecilia and Philip Fortier.

He served his community by working in the food sales industry.  Steven was employed as a wholesaler of seafood.  Also, prior to getting...

Donald Weglarz

Donald Weglarz

Jun 19, 2017

Donald Gregory Weglarz, 70, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on June 19, 2017.  He was born in Coral Gables, Florida on March 14, 1947.  Donald is the son of Lagena (Green) & Edmond F. Weglarz.

He lived a very successful life.  After graduating & receiving his Bachelors degree, Donald decided to pursue a career in construction. ...

Louis Florio

Louis Florio

Jun 19, 2017

Louis Florio, 60, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on June 19, 2017.  He was originally born in New York, New York  on November 17,1956.  Louis is the son of Theresa and Frank Florio.  He contributed to his community by working in the construction industry.  Prior to his work in the business of building, Louis bravely enlisted and proudly...

Eric Lapierre

Eric Lapierre

Jun 16, 2017

Erica Dennis LaPierre, 46, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on June 16, 2017.  He was born in Canada on November 28, 1970 to his parents Yolande Dickerson and Alphonse LaPierre.  He served his community working in the automotive industry.  Erica was very hard working man who possessed the drive, motivation and the dedication that it took in order...

Rosalie Casimini

Rosalie Casimini

Jun 11, 2017

Rosalie Casimini, 94, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on June 11, 2017, at Avow Hospice, located in Naples, Florida. She was originally born in New York, New York on July 4, 1922. Rosalie is the daughter of Beatrice L. and Joseph Lotardo, whom both preceded her in death.

She was always very devoted to her...

David P. Granger

David P. Granger

Jun 11, 2017

David P. Granger, 38, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on June 11, 2017. He was originally born in Meridan, Connecticut on February 20, 1979. David is the son of the late, Linda Granger.

He contributed to his community by working in the construction business as a plumber. We will always remember David as a loving father,...

Willard Boyd Caltrider

Willard Boyd Caltrider

Jun 10, 2017

Willard Boyd Caltrider, 59, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 10, 2017. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 15, 1957. Willard is the son of Janet and William Caltrider. He served his community working as a manual laborer. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Christopher John Chepelevich

Christopher John Chepelevich

Jun 10, 2017

Christopher John Chepelevich, 48, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on June 10, 2017 in Fort Myers, Florida. Christopher is the son of Regina M. and John Chepelevich. He was originally born in Tampa, Florida on June 6, 1969.

Christopher was a very well-educated and intelligent man, who enjoyed sharing his knowledge and wisdom with anyone...

James Glover

James Glover

Jun 7, 2017

James Glover, 86, of Bokeelia, Florida passed away on June 7, 2017. He was originally from England, and was born on July 5, 1930. James graciously served his community while working as an electrician. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Our most sincere sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time....

Geraldine Marie Bodven

Geraldine Marie Bodven

Jun 7, 2017

Geraldine Marie Bodven, 70, of Saint James City, Florida peacefully passed away on June 7, 2017. She was originally born to her beloved parents on June 13, 1946 in Ohio. Geraldine, better known to her family and friends as “Geri”, was known for being unbelievably generous, unimaginably kind and had a heart made from the purest of golds. Those...

Sharon L. Cook

Sharon L. Cook

Jun 2, 2017

Sharon L. Cook, 66, of North Port, Florida passed away on June 2, 2017 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was originally born in Sarasota, Florida on May 20, 1951. Sharon is the daughter of Gladys J. and James R. Lawson.

She possessed the perfect mix of a strong work ethic and an exuberant personality which made it...

Everett Monroe Lute

Everett Monroe Lute

Jun 2, 2017

Everett Monroe Lute, 59, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on June 2, 2017. He was originally born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 15, 1958. He is the son of Mildred and Grandville Lute.

Everett served his community in the building & construction industry, working as a block mason. We will never forget what...

Richard John Nemetz

Richard John Nemetz

May 31, 2017

Richard John Nemetz, 54, of Cape Coral, Florida peacefully passed away on May 31, 2017, in Port Charlotte. Richard is the son of Joan Janoka and Richard Henry Nemetz. He was originally born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 21, 1963.

Nemetz served his community working in the construction industry doing manual labor. We will never forget...

Albert Shaw Jr.

Albert Shaw Jr.

May 31, 2017

Albert Shaw, 84, of Cape Coral, Florida peacefully passed away on May 31, 2017. Albert is the son of Margaret B. and Albert Shaw Sr. He was originally born in Stratford, Conneticut on August 30, 1932.

He contributed to his community by working as a telephone engineer. Before his employment in telecommunications, he enlisted himself in the...

Bernard John Fitzsimmons

Bernard John Fitzsimmons

May 31, 2017

Bernard John Fitzsimmons, 86, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on May 31, 2017. Bernard is the son of Blanche B. and James Fitzsimmons. He was originally born in Rutland, Vermont on May 24, 1931.

He proudly contributed his time and his efforts to protecting his community by being employed by law enforcement as a police...

Fernando Oliver

Fernando Oliver

May 29, 2017

Fernando Oliver, 88, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on May 29, 2017. He was originally born in Puerto Rico on September 9, 1928. Fernando is the son of Maria T. and Issiah Oliver.

Prior to moving to SW Florida, he and his wife, Maria Oliver, resided in New York. There, he was employed by the...

Patricia Mckiernan

Patricia Mckiernan

May 29, 2017

Patricia McKiernan, 76, of Cape Coral, Florida peacefully passed away on May 29, 2017. Patricia is the daughter of Rita F. and John J. McKiernan. She was originally born on May 25, 1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Patricia was a very intelligent individual, graduating with a Doctorate degree in Education. She had a true passion for teaching and...

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